Mango Rains

As I mentioned in a recent post, we are in the midst of Dry Season here in Mundri. Dry season lasts from October/November to April/May. When the rains stop completely and when they start again consistently varies, but one thing that is predictable is that sometime in February or March, there will be a “Mango Rain”.

The “Mango Rain” happens once during dry season. It is a long day of rain and it is what ripens the mangos that have been growing for the past couple of months. The mangos depend on this rain in order to ripen and be ready to eat.  There are not many plants that are able to grow here during dry season (without consistent watering from the farmer) due to the extreme heat and dryness. However, the mangos can grow and only need one good rain in order to develop they way they were intended to.

Every since I heard of the mango rains, I have been amazed by God’s creativity! I love the fact that in the midst of a season of complete dryness, He cares enough about the mango trees that He sends one good, long rain just so they can develop. Obviously, God doesn’t do this miraculous thing each year just for the health of the tree, He does it to provide for His people. What a great Father!

Will running to escape the rain in the midst of the downpour

We received the mango rains last Saturday. It rained all evening and into the night. It was refreshing and things instantly felt cooler and more manageable.

Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and steams in the wasteland.”

This is what Our God does for us. He sends rains in the midst of a season that does not produce rain in order to provide. I think that this is His way of reminding the people here that rainy season is coming- He has not forgotten about them and will not leave the land dry forever. The rain brought a welcomed relief and reminder of the coolness and refreshment that water brings.

I think the mango rain is also a way that God shows us He is in complete control. He can send rain to refresh dry land whenever He wants. He has the power to hydrate and refresh His land and His people at any given moment.

I’m grateful for this reminder that God is in complete control. I’m grateful that he refreshed dry land (and dry souls) and brings nourishment to dry places. I’m also grateful to be able to eat lots and lots of mangos in the coming weeks :).